Kelsey GrammerKelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane on Frasier.Allen Kelsey Grammer (born February 20, 1955) is an American actor, director, and writer. Personal life and professional careerGrammer, who came to public attention in the classic TV sitcom Cheers, was able to successfully spin off his character Dr. Frasier Crane into a television series in its own right, named Frasier. Grammer has won a number of Emmys and Golden Globes for his work in Frasier. Grammer has been married three times. His first marriage to dance instructor, Doreen Alderman spanned eight years, from 1982 to 1990 and produced one child, a daughter named Spencer. His second marriage to stripper Leigh-Anne Csuhany lasted but one year (1992 - 1993). Since August of 1997, Grammer has been married to Camille Donatacci, a former MTV dancer. They have a son and a daughter together via a surrogate mother. Grammer has one additional child, a girl, Greer, who he had with hair and makeup stylist Barrie Buckner in 1992. Grammer's life has been marked by tragedy and, as a result, occasional depression and substance abuse. In 1968, his father was murdered in the Virgin Islands; in 1975, his sister was raped and murdered after leaving a Red Lobster restaurant in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and in 1980, his twin half-brothers were killed in a shark attack. Bravely putting his personal tragedies behind him, Grammer currently seems to be optimistic and happy with his third wife and child. Grammer's trademark smooth, deep voice makes him popular for voiceover work. He provides the voice of Sideshow Bob on The Simpsons, produces the UPN sitcom, Girlfriends, and worked as the voice of "Stinky Pete the Prospector" in Toy Story 2. Grammer sang the title theme for the Frasier TV Series. PoliticsIn September of 2003, Grammer expressed an interest in running for the U.S. Senate from California during an appearance on Hannity & Colmes. While remaining vague about his particular political beliefs, he said he would likely run as a Republican, though he says he's not conservative. "I consider myself a centrist, I suppose, but I basically believe in trying to preserve as much opportunity for the individual, as long as that individual chooses to work as hard as he can." Quotes
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"I consider myself a centrist, I suppose, but I basically believe in trying to preserve as much opportunity for the individual, as long as that individual chooses to work as hard as he can.". Other past Honorees of this organization have included Jamie Lee Curtis; the 2005 Honoree will be Angela Lansbury. While remaining vague about his particular political beliefs, he said he would likely run as a Republican, though he says he's not conservative. Hopkins was past Gala Fundraiser Guest of Honor for Women in Recovery, Inc., a Venice, California-based non-profit organization offering a live-in, 12-Step program of rehabilitation for women in need. Senate from California during an appearance on Hannity & Colmes. Today, Hopkins also takes time to support various philanthropic groups. In September of 2003, Grammer expressed an interest in running for the U.S. He was made a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in 1987, and knighted in 1993. Grammer sang the title theme for the Frasier TV Series. Dickens 1970), William Bligh (The Bounty 1984), Richard Lionheart (The Lion in Winter 1968), and Abraham Van Helsing (Bram Stoker's Dracula 1992). He provides the voice of Sideshow Bob on The Simpsons, produces the UPN sitcom, Girlfriends, and worked as the voice of "Stinky Pete the Prospector" in Toy Story 2. He has played many great characters including: Zorro (The Mask of Zorro 1998), Quasimodo (The Hunchback of Notre Dame 1982), Othello (Othello 1981), Pablo Picasso (Surviving Picasso 1996), Richard Nixon (Nixon 1995), Titus Andronicus (Titus 1999), John Quincy Adams (Amistad 1997), Adolf Hitler (The Bunker 1981), Charles Dickens (The Great Inimitable Mr. Grammer's trademark smooth, deep voice makes him popular for voiceover work. Kelno on the witness stand during his trial provided an early sign of Hopkins acting brillance. Bravely putting his personal tragedies behind him, Grammer currently seems to be optimistic and happy with his third wife and child. Overlooked in those days because it was television, his portayal of Dr. In 1968, his father was murdered in the Virgin Islands; in 1975, his sister was raped and murdered after leaving a Red Lobster restaurant in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and in 1980, his twin half-brothers were killed in a shark attack. Adam Kelno in the 1974 TV mini-series QB VII based on the Leon Uris novel of the same name. Grammer's life has been marked by tragedy and, as a result, occasional depression and substance abuse. Anthony Hopkins showed his brilliance with character behavior as Dr. Grammer has one additional child, a girl, Greer, who he had with hair and makeup stylist Barrie Buckner in 1992. Lecter's slurping sound from Silence of the Lambs was apparently improvised. They have a son and a daughter together via a surrogate mother. His most famous role was as the character Hannibal Lecter in the film The Silence of the Lambs for which he also won the Academy Award for Best Actor. He reprised the role twice in Hannibal and Red Dragon. Since August of 1997, Grammer has been married to Camille Donatacci, a former MTV dancer. He has a daughter named Abigail Hopkins (born 1968) from his first marriage. His second marriage to stripper Leigh-Anne Csuhany lasted but one year (1992 - 1993). He's currently married to Stella Arroyave. His first marriage to dance instructor, Doreen Alderman spanned eight years, from 1982 to 1990 and produced one child, a daughter named Spencer. His first two wives were Petronella Barker (1967-1972) and Jennifer Lynton (1973-2003). Grammer has been married three times. He's been married three times. Grammer has won a number of Emmys and Golden Globes for his work in Frasier. However, as a dual national, he retains his knighthood and can use the title 'Sir' in the UK, but not in the US, since it is considered 'inappropriate' according to the British consulate. Frasier Crane into a television series in its own right, named Frasier. He now resides in the United States where he became a naturalized citizen on April 12, 2000. Grammer, who came to public attention in the classic TV sitcom Cheers, was able to successfully spin off his character Dr. He also conquered an alcohol addiction in 1975 and has not touched a drop since, drinking sparkling cider (which in the US refers to carbonated, unfermented apple juice) at his March 2003 wedding. Allen Kelsey Grammer (born February 20, 1955) is an American actor, director, and writer. He was strongly influenced and encouraged to become an actor by fellow Welshman Richard Burton, whom he met briefly at the age of fifteen. "Life is supposed to get tough.". Sir Anthony Hopkins, CBE (born December 31, 1937) is a British-born American actor who was born Philip Anthony Hopkins in Margam, near Port Talbot, Wales to Richard and Muriel. "I would like to try to rid the country of the idea that it's the rich against the poor.". |